Crews continue fighting 3,000-acre fire near Greenwood Lake
Officials are investigating after a wildfire ripped through about 3,000 acres near Greenwood Lake in northern Minnesota.
Officials are investigating after a wildfire ripped through about 3,000 acres near Greenwood Lake in northern Minnesota.
Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota spreads to more than 3,000 acres
Firefighters are working to contain the Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota.
Firefighters are working to contain the Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota.
Drought, wildfire conditions lead to more burning restrictions
Amid worsening drought conditions and increasing wildfire risk, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions.
Amid worsening drought conditions and increasing wildfire risk, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions.
Crews fighting large wildfire burning in Superior National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says ground and aircrews are battling a fire burning over an estimated couple hundred acres in the Superior National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service says ground and aircrews are battling a fire burning over an estimated couple hundred acres in the Superior National Forest.
Poor air quality changes weekend plans across metro
After a long winter, Minnesotans love to take advantage of the warm weather and spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, but the poor air quality forced some back indoors on Saturday.
After a long winter, Minnesotans love to take advantage of the warm weather and spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, but the poor air quality forced some back indoors on Saturday.
Air quality advisory issued for western Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for several counties in the western part of the state Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to linger over the area.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for several counties in the western part of the state Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to linger over the area.
Thick smoke returns to Minnesota at least through Friday
Thick smoke will expand across central Minnesota Thursday morning as it pushes south today. There may be a break from the smoke in the evening before more moves back in off and on Friday and possibly through the weekend.
Thick smoke will expand across central Minnesota Thursday morning as it pushes south today. There may be a break from the smoke in the evening before more moves back in off and on Friday and possibly through the weekend.
Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota until Friday
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
As western wildfire smoke spreads across America, who's at risk?
Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.
Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.
Smoky air in Minnesota can bring some health impacts, doctors warn
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
Air Quality Alert issued in Minnesota due to wildfires
Smelling smoke? You're not alone. Smoke that has been streaming in from wildfires in Canada over the last couple of weeks has now made it down to ground level in Minnesota.
Smelling smoke? You're not alone. Smoke that has been streaming in from wildfires in Canada over the last couple of weeks has now made it down to ground level in Minnesota.
Crews continue fighting fires in Superior National Forest, Canada
The Delta Lake Fire is the only fire that is still active in the Superior National Forest, officials announced Monday.
The Delta Lake Fire is the only fire that is still active in the Superior National Forest, officials announced Monday.
New restrictions in Boundary Waters due to Canadian fires
The Forest Service has announced new temporary travel restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over concerns that large wildfires burning in Canada could spread across the border.
The Forest Service has announced new temporary travel restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over concerns that large wildfires burning in Canada could spread across the border.
Air quality alert extended for parts of northern Minnesota due to lingering wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, above yearly average
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates thick haze in Minnesota
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Biden raising federal firefighter pay to $15 an hour ahead of wildfire season
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.